Howmet Aerospace

Technical Operations Manager

Howmet Aerospace • $95K — $115K *
Cleveland, OH 44130In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's Degree preferred
  • 5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • 3 years technical role experience in manufacturing
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
  • U.S. person status required due to ITAR compliance
  • Experience in lean principles and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

  • Oversee production and maintenance for two manufacturing plants
  • Recruit, train, and appraise operational staff
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and financial goals
  • Manage production labor issues and collaborate with union leadership
  • Develop scalable organizational structures to match demand fluctuations
  • Ensure accuracy in production reporting and downtime metrics
  • Maintain Environmental Health and Safety standards within facilities

Benefits

  • Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment
  • Opportunity for professional development and training
  • Potential for career advancement within the organization
  • Involvement in critical operations management
  • Active role in fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace is searching for a Technical Operations Manager, FSW to join our Howmet Wheel Systems (HWS) business unit in Cleveland, OH.

Major Activities & Key Challenges:

  • Responsible for the entire 3 shift production and maintenance organizations for both X & Y Plants, including forging and heat-treating operations.
  • Participating in the identification, recruitment, training, appraising, and professional development of maintenance and operations resources.
  • Production/Operations leadership responsibilities:
    • Focus on continuous improvement to achieve OEE, value add, and financial goals as it pertains to the organization and develop the salaried/hourly organization in continuous improvement.
    • Utilize adequate resources to meet customer demand while remaining within financial goals set forth by organizations.
    • Manage all issues related to production labor and develop a working relationship with union leadership.
    • Develop the salaried workforce to drive improvement across all measures of the organization
    • Design and maintain a scale-able organizational structure that can meet fluctuating demand
    • Guide the team appropriately to ensure a highest level of reporting accuracy in Oracle.
    • Own the accuracy and thoroughness of downtime reporting through Vorne.
    • Ensure Environmental Health and Safety leadership and direction are in place and effective within the Manufacturing facilities.
    • Reinvigorate processes to drive positive change in the areas of safety, people, quality, output and cost.
    • Manage and set expectations for the X/Y Plant maintenance team, ensuring that critical activities/processes are adhered to in order to improve operational availability performance on manufacturing assets.
    • Drive Root Cause problem solving amongst the entire team and develop employees in using problem solving tools to implement meaningful solutions.

Environment, Health & Safety Requirements:
  • This position involves some degree of exposure to risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions. Work is normally performed in an interior work environment. While not exposed to hazardous materials, this position requires wearing full Personal Protective Equipment to protect from mobile equipment and hot materials when on the shop floor.
  • This position requires physical activity such as walking, sitting and standing for extended periods of time.
  • This position also requires a willingness to maintain a flexible work schedule and be responsive after normal working hours for support.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • HS Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
  • 5 years supervisory experience with increasing responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
  • 3 years of experience in a technical role in a manufacturing environment
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Seven+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with increasing responsibilities.
  • The ideal candidate will have a maintenance or engineering background with an aptitude for and experience in an operations-focused role with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize often competing initiatives or action items.
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to build a strong team and lead through influence.
  • Strong problem solving, judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience/certification in lean principals
  • Demonstrated record of making continuous improvements
  • Proficient with Excel, Word, Outlook, Oracle


About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in engineered metal products. The company provides aerospace components, such as jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace has a strong focus on research and development, and has been awarded numerous patents for its innovative products and processes. The company has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Howmet Aerospace was formerly known as Arconic Inc. and changed its name to Howmet Aerospace Inc. in April 2020.
Learn more about Howmet Aerospace
Size
19,900 employees
Market Cap
$16 billion
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$261 million
5 Year Trend
-16.7%
Revenue
$5.2 billion
NASDAQ
HWM
* Ladders Estimates

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